{"id":14,"date":"2023-07-20T17:22:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T17:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2024-09-16T22:43:39","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T22:43:39","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who am I? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/10\/allaboutme-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-188 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/10\/allaboutme-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/10\/allaboutme-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/10\/allaboutme-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/10\/allaboutme-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/10\/allaboutme.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Hey everyone! My name is Aaliyah Lindsey but most people just call me Li. I am a psychology major here at SIUE with a double minor in public health and history. Keep scrolling to learn a little bit more about me! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A song that embodies me: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Velvet\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/67NvBpt8ZEJKGs9MCIUy4x?si=5e0ada06a77d4609&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where am I from?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2024\/04\/il_fullxfull.1014801906_sxx7.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2024\/04\/il_fullxfull.1014801906_sxx7.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2024\/04\/il_fullxfull.1014801906_sxx7.jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2024\/04\/il_fullxfull.1014801906_sxx7.jpg-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I was born and raised on the south side of Chicago in a neighborhood called Auburn Gresham. I live with my mother, my older sister, and my younger brother. ( unfortunately making me the middle child). I attended middle school right up the street at John W Cook Elementary and attended high school in the south loop area at Jones College Prep. I enjoy spending time at the lake, eating at new restaurants, going to park reserves, and shopping! There&#8217;s always so much to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My University Goals <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/campus-siue.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/campus-siue.jpg 940w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/campus-siue-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/campus-siue-768x343.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently I am a psychology major with doing 18 credit hours per semester. I&#8217;ve been recently enrolled in the CODES program which replaces my general education classes with more hands on learning. I plan to get super involved in the SIUE community through things like community service, clubs, organizations , and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Hobbies &amp; Interests <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/readingaesthetic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width:280px;height:373px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/readingaesthetic.jpg 338w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/readingaesthetic-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/milkhoney.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59\" style=\"width:333px;height:333px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/milkhoney.jpg 800w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/milkhoney-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/milkhoney-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/milkhoney-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/milkhoney-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"578\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/fashion-578x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60\" style=\"width:203px;height:359px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/fashion-578x1024.jpeg 578w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/fashion-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/fashion.jpeg 677w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/TLC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\" style=\"width:323px;height:323px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/TLC.jpg 770w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/TLC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/TLC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/TLC-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/TLC-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In my free time I like to read a LOT. I enjoy psychological thrillers &amp; romance novels. Currently I am reading Lord of the Flies. I also read and write poetry! I&#8217;ve done it since I was about 10 years old and for me it&#8217;s always served as a healthy outlet for my emotions. Fashion has always been something that sparked my interest because of my mother. Growing up, I watched her pick out outfits while she talked about the &#8220;rules&#8221; for putting together a look. This inspired me to seek out certain aesthetics and find which one fits me which is what you see above. Lastly, I absolutely love listening to old school R&amp;B! If you see me with headphones in there&#8217;s a 90% chance I&#8217;m jamming to some 90&#8217;s hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Career Goals <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/future-social-worker-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71\" style=\"width:324px;height:324px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/future-social-worker-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/future-social-worker-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/future-social-worker-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/future-social-worker-1-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/therapy-aeshteuc-1-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72\" style=\"width:355px;height:430px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/therapy-aeshteuc-1-1.webp 640w, https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2023\/09\/therapy-aeshteuc-1-1-247x300.webp 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, I intend to acquire my MSW ( Masters in Social Work) and use this degree to become a psychiatrist. In this field I will evaluate, diagnose, and treat individuals who struggle with mental health challenges. Although this is my primary goal I&#8217;m also heavily considering the profession of a cognitive behavioral therapist. In this profession I help people find practical solutions to a wide variety of problems. I would look at how ones thoughts and feelings influence their actions and how to stop toxic behavior patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tenacity in the Face of Adversity <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/aaliyah-lindsey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2024\/04\/5UPr.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-386\" style=\"width:890px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve encountered lots of obstacles to get to where I am at this point in life. 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